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Case file for United States vs. David S. Spence, Encinal y Buena Esperanza [Monterey County]. Includes transcript of the proceedings and related documents.
Granted (1) by Figueroa Nov. 29, 1834, Rincon de Buena Esperanza, 2 leagues, and (1) by Alvarado Apl. 15, 1839, 1 league, by name; both grants to David S. Spence. Claim filed by David S. Spence Feb. 19, 1852. Confirmed by the Board Feb. 14, 1853. Confirmed by the District Court Dec. 21, 1855; appeal dismissed Feb. 23, 1857. Patent issued to David S. Spence May 23, 1862, for 13,351.64 acres. The patent is recorded in Salinas, Monterey County. No. 269 General Land Office map. Bowman, J.N. Index of the Spanish-Mexican private land grant records and cases of California, I, 202 (shelved as BANC MSS C-R 17, Bancroft Library).
Associated Case Numbers: Toma 16, Título 56, Expediente 94, Docket 54, 4 SD, GLO 269

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Title Encinal y Buena Esperanza [Monterey County] David S. Spence, Claimant. Case no. 4, Southern District of California.
Creator Spence, David Stewart, 1793-1875, Claimant
Spence, David Stewart, 1793-1875, Grantee
Spence, David Stewart, 1793-1875, Patentee
United States District Court (California: Southern District), Responsible Party
Variant Title United States vs. David S. Spence
Published 1852-1857
Full Collection Name Documents Pertaining to the Adjudication of Private Land Claims in California
Other Identifiers BANC MSS Land Case Files 4 SD
Subject (Person) Spence, David Stewart, 1793-1875
Subject (Topic) Land grants
Land grants--California--Monterey County
Land titles--California--Monterey County
Geographic Coverage Rancho Encinal y Buena Esperanza (Calif.)
Monterey County (Calif.)
Coordinates W 121°30'/N 36°37'
Type Text
Format Case files
Extent Originals:1 portfolio (99p.); 26 x 41 cm.
Language English
Spanish
Archive The Bancroft Library
Note Spanish text on pages 10-22, 92
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